Behavior modification system and method of use

Abstract

A behavior modification system enables the alteration of behavior in animals or people through the application of a series of stages. Each stage builds upon the preceding stage and is able to be adjusted as the student progresses through the stages. The process begins by understanding the root of the behaviors to be changed and continues to advanced stages where the desired behaviors are able to be fined tuned.

Description

BACKGROUND1. Field of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates generally to educational systems, and more specifically, to systems for altering the behavior of a subject or pupil.2. Description of Related Art[0002]Educational systems are well known in the art and are effective means to communicate knowledge from one person to another. Educational systems have been applied to behavioral education and particularly to animal training. In conventional animal training systems and methods, reinforcement and punishment are given to the subject. For example, when a dog is tasked to sit, and does, it is presented with a treat, if not, it is punished with physical force. Through repeated attempts of this command and consequence sequence the dog learns to obey commands, perform tasks, acquires traits or the like.[0003]One of the problems commonly associated with animal training systems is its limited use. For example, the method of providing rewards to an animal does not work or functi...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a system and method for training animals or other pupils by altering their behavior. The invention aims to overcome the limited use of conventional animal training systems as it can be applied to a wider range of animals and can be more efficient in troubleshooting issues. The invention provides a means for finding what works and what doesn't work for each individual animal or handler, which can save time and effort. The system includes a pyramid diagram and a diagram of one embodiment of the invention. Overall, the invention provides a better means for training animals and other pupils by incorporating ethology and learning theory to improve training effectiveness.

Problems solved by technology

One of the problems commonly associated with animal training systems is its limited use.

For example, the method of providing rewards to an animal does not work or function on all animals or even all dogs.

Those animals with whom the system does not work are deemed untrainable.

Additionally, it should be appreciated that it becomes cumbersome and time consuming for animal trainers and handlers to troubleshoot with every animal subject, wherein each subject may respond better to one type of training as opposed to another.

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